After more than 20 years as a classroom teacher, in 2012 Mark Takano was elected to represent Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris and Jurupa Valley in the United States Congress. In Congress, Mark works to advance local priorities: creating good-paying jobs, keeping local families in their homes, improving public education, and honoring the service of our veterans. He will never stop fighting to protect Medicare and Social Security, and strengthen America’s middle class.